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LR53 LLT

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1390cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 104,264 miles on the clock, averaging 6,941 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for LR53 LLT

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,264
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,941

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading104,264 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,029
Average per year6,941
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR53 LLT 15k37k59k82k104k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,264 miles
Since last MOT+6,029 miles
PASS
Mileage98,235 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,233 miles
Since last MOT+4,392 miles
PASS
Mileage93,841 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,841 miles
Since last MOT+1,211 miles
PASS
Mileage92,630 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,629 miles
Since last MOT+4,030 miles
PASS
Mileage88,599 miles
Since last MOT+6,007 miles
PASS
Mileage82,592 miles
Since last MOT+6,527 miles
PASS
Mileage76,065 miles
Since last MOT+6,761 miles
PASS
Mileage69,304 miles
Since last MOT+7,409 miles
PASS
Mileage61,895 miles
Since last MOT+7,583 miles
PASS
Mileage54,312 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,312 miles
Since last MOT+14,127 miles
PASS
Mileage40,185 miles
Since last MOT+13,806 miles
PASS
Mileage26,379 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,378 miles
Since last MOT+5,395 miles
PASS
Mileage20,983 miles
Since last MOT+6,374 miles
PASS
Mileage14,609 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Polo models (2002–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 LLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LR53 LLT

What car is LR53 LLT?

LR53 LLT is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LR53 LLT?

The last recorded mileage for LR53 LLT was 104,264 miles, recorded on 22 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR53 LLT passed its MOT?

LR53 LLT has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Aug 2019.

Is LR53 LLT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR53 LLT is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LR53 LLT?

LR53 LLT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.